Dear YMA Learning Community,

I hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing and well-deserved summer! We had a wonderful 2025–2026 school year, and I want to thank our students, families, and staff for making it such a successful year. Even though school is out, our team is already hard at work preparing for an even better 2026–2027 school year.

As we continue preparing for September, I wanted to share a few important updates:

PTSA Yankees Family Event

Join the Yonkers Montessori Academy PTSA for a fun-filled evening of baseball and community as the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at7:05 p.m. at Yankee Stadium. Tickets are$55 each and include Main Level seating. Families may select from available seating sections during checkout, and the available sections are located next to one another. Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult, and families are responsible for their own transportation to and from the stadium. Tickets are limited, so reserve your seats soon! The event flyer with purchasing information is attached to this email(Click Here).

Grades 9–12 Schedules

Student schedules for grades 9–12 have been posted. Please note that schedules are still being finalized and are not yet 100% complete. Any schedule concerns or necessary adjustments will be addressed during the last week of August.

Grades PK–8 Schedules

Schedules for students in grades PK–8 will be available in the PowerSchool Parent and Student Portals in August. For students in grades PK–6, this information will also include classroom teacher assignments.

Intermediate Grades (4, 5, and 6)

We are excited to share that we are adding a seventh intermediate classroom teacher to help reduce class sizes and provide an even stronger learning environment for our students. To accommodate this additional class, some students have been reassigned to different teachers. If your child's teacher assignment has changed, this is the reason. We are pleased to welcome back a returning YMA teacher who brings valuable experience in intermediate Montessori education.

We will continue sharing important updates throughout the summer as we get closer to the start of the school year. Please continue to check your email and the school's communication platforms for the latest information.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, stay safe, and make time to relax with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for another outstanding year at Yonkers Montessori Academy!

Warm regards,

Don DeMatteo

Principal

Yonkers Montessori Academy

Please read the attached YMA End of School Year Letter!

💙 It’s Staff Appreciation Week at YMA! Thank you to our incredible faculty & staff for your dedication, service, and commitment to our students and learning community. Please stop by and enjoy the celebrations—we appreciate all you do! #YMA #StaffAppreciationWeek

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Join Yonkers Public Schools for this year’s Relay for Life as we raise vital funds for cancer research and support services, Friday, May 29, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.at Gorton High School, 100 Shonnard Place, Yonkers

Building on last year’s success, we are coming together to support two very special members of our school family: Brenda Cardoza, whose dedication and compassion have touched so many lives, and Belen Ruiz Benito, a brave second-grade student at Enrico Fermi School whose strength and courage have inspired our entire community.

Walk with us and stand united in hope.

⚾ YMA PTSA FAMILY NIGHT!
Grab your family and join us at Yankee Stadium on May 19 as the Yankees take on the Blue Jays! Your $70 ticket includes:
🎒 Yankees Backpack Giveaway
🍔 $15 Food Voucher
🏟️ Section 333 Home Run Territory Seats
Don’t wait—limited tickets and sales close March 18!
Let’s cheer together! 🎉

Click Here for More Information

Attention All Students Grades 6-12!
Deadline Extended for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2026 Poem Contest
Get Details Here: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/mlk-poem-contest-2026